Most notably, of course, was the departure of manager Darren Moore, who left his post with the club to take on a new role with Sheffield Wednesday.
Rovers are still very much in with a fighting chance of mounting a promotion charge, however.
But where do the experts think Doncaster will finish now that Moore has left, and who are they tipping for promotion to the Championship?
One set of data analysts have released their latest predictions on how the League One table will finish - and it makes for interesting reading after a busy period in the division, which has seen a number of teams drop points.
Scroll down and click through the pages as we see where their unique formula is predicting Rovers to finish come the end of the 2020/21 campaign:
9. 16th - Crewe Alexandra
David Artell's side saw some of their hot prospects plucked by higher division sides in January, and their final league position is now predicted to suffer slightly as a result. Predicted points total: 62 Photo: Dan Mullan
10. 15th - Shrewsbury Town
Having shown signs of improvement of Steve Cotterill, the experts are backing the Shrews to climb the table before the season is out. Predicted points total: 63 Photo: Naomi Baker
11. 14th - Fleetwood Town
It's been a tricky season for the Cod Army, who may have to settle for a campaign of consolidation this time around. Predicted points total: 63 Photo: Pete Norton
12. 13th - MK Dons
Another side to have enjoyed a busy January, and the experts are predicting the moves in the market will pay off - even if a top half finish may prove elusive. Predicted points total: 64 Photo: Justin Setterfield